Hybrid Operations Manager in Training

at POOLCORP

• Job title: Operations Manager in Training
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $60,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Naples, United States

About the role

• Manager in Training for operations at POOLCORP with hands-on training in distribution and management. Learning opportunities leading to Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
• Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment
• Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities
• Strong leadership skills are a must!
• Possess and demonstrate a motivated, passionate, customer service driven attitude
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software
• In lieu of work experience, will consider involvement in distribution or supply chain internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• health benefits
• wellness program
• education reimbursement
• paid travel
• employee stock
• paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• fully funded tuition education programs
• bonus programs that include employee recognition and referrals
• employee stock purchase plan
• employee discounts